July 21st, 2013, 07:53 AM | #1 |
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Name: Keith
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New Project Harley Sportster
Monday i finally bought a harley. Its a 79 Sportster XLS 1000 w/big bore to a 1200. Apparently whoever had this bike before the guy i got it from jacked up the wiring on it.
Bad Wiring Needs Redone -Brake light doesnt light up w/brake -Turn signals dont work -Only thing that works is starter button lol Clutch, -should i just buy a kit? It costs a lil more but i figured it be better off all redone. Everything else works mechanically bedides kickstart. I dont want the kickstart anyways besides for looks. Good S&S Carb Chrome everything besides jugs. Forward controls Runs great!! Already came with harley bags, sissy bar, so i dont have to buy them. Dont want them just happy it came with them so if i ever did i dont gotta buy em. Last futzed with by lowdown112; July 23rd, 2013 at 01:25 AM. |
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July 21st, 2013, 08:13 AM | #2 |
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I loved mine, good luck fixin her up.
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July 21st, 2013, 10:44 AM | #3 |
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Congratulations on the new bike! Can we see some pics?
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July 23rd, 2013, 02:40 AM | #5 |
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Awesome project bike! Are those pink accents?
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July 23rd, 2013, 04:26 AM | #7 |
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Whaaaaat it has dual front discs?! That seems crazy for a sportster, especially of it's vintage. Looks sweet though, kind of a subtle way of standing out. It looks like any other sportster at a glance, but bike guys will notice it's a classic.
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July 23rd, 2013, 05:33 AM | #8 |
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Dual front disc
Forward controls Drag bars w riser Seems like it has some tasteful aftermarket ! Nice bike! Congrats |
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July 23rd, 2013, 09:57 AM | #10 |
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@lowdown112 ok now for the big question. How much did it cost you?
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July 23rd, 2013, 11:11 PM | #11 |
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I'd keep those graphics on it lol that's pimp.
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July 24th, 2013, 09:51 AM | #12 |
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That bike will clean up nice. Get rid of the sissy bar, rework the brakes, rework the front forks, put some good rear shocks and you'll have a blast riding it.
It's going to sound great with those straight pipes.
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July 24th, 2013, 10:56 AM | #14 |
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I'm still very curious. How much?
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July 24th, 2013, 11:02 AM | #15 |
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Im already doing the brakes, but the shocks feel good & forks are ok to me. Wish the fork covers were a little more chrome but ill get to that after i get everything done mechanically.Sissy bar is coming off anyways. Im thinking of putting a dyna front fairing on it. My neighbor gave me a arlen ness quarter fairing, im gonna have to adjust the handle bars though or swap em out. I took that crappy mustache bar off i hate that damn thing. Gonna put new pegs on that are more comfortable.
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July 24th, 2013, 11:37 AM | #17 |
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Lmao. Ok ya won't tell me so it sounds like you got it for a steal. Why can't I find project bikes like that?
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July 24th, 2013, 02:10 PM | #19 |
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Idk use craigslist thats where my grandad found it. lol When we got it the guy said the phone was ringing constantly. We were the first to get there. My grandad payed 1500 for it, thinking i would sell my ninja because he doesnt like sportbikes. He rides harleys. He just gave us a new project.
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July 24th, 2013, 02:17 PM | #21 |
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Because they used to be sporty!
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July 24th, 2013, 06:58 PM | #22 |
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Love Harley's!!! Keep the graphics! Have a blast
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July 24th, 2013, 07:31 PM | #23 |
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Well the brake light needs a new brake light switch, the turn signals need a new relay. Still havent figured out why high beam wont come on but lows is fine..todays done, gotta go to work, sleep, and back to it tomorrow!
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July 25th, 2013, 12:59 AM | #24 |
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@lowdown112 You have a very cool granddad.
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July 25th, 2013, 02:57 AM | #25 | |
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August 2nd, 2013, 12:05 PM | #27 |
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cool
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September 27th, 2013, 06:58 AM | #28 |
I'm crazy,your excuse is?
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any updates?
Pics are down!!! |
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September 27th, 2013, 07:47 AM | #29 |
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Maybe your grandpaw is like mine?
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